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In January 2010 our planning permission was changed to allow powered aircraft operations at Easterton. Previously any powered aircraft operation had to be in connection with gliding activity and this restriction has now been lifted. Pilots wishing to visit Easterton may now do so but Prior Permission is required (PPR). To arrange PPR please phone the chairman, Robert Tait, in the first instance when seeking permission or if he is not available, Geddes Chalmers the CFI. At weekends you may call the airfield where any instructor or club director may authorise PPR.

When arriving please give a call at 5 minutes on 130.100 Mhz so that we may keep you informed of any activity or if the airfield is not active with gliders. Please note that you may be asked to hold for gliders or tugs to land.
 
NAME POSITION HOME PHONE MOBILE PHONE
Robert Tait Chairman

01343 860539

07790 174892
Geddes Chalmers Chief Flying Instructor

01542 882179

07773 809371

Clubhouse

  

01343 860272

07790 761277


IN WINTER OR AFTER A SPELL OF WET WEATHER THE RUNWAY MAY BE TOO SOFT TO LAND ON SO PLEASE PHONE IN ADVANCE.

Airfield Guide

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Lat Long
 

N57°35.23            W003°18.50
Height 
 

360’ amsl
Name 
 		 Easterton
Position
 

3nm South of Elgin
Callsign
 		 Easterton            130.100  A/G
Runway 26 / 08    Grass     950m x 100m (width varies throughout length, narrowest point is 35m wide)     Unlicensed        Unlit
 
Op Hours PPR and 07.30 to 21.00
 
Landing Fees
 

£5, Overnight parking - £10 per night.
Hangarage
 		 Call for availability and charges.
Customs
 		 Nil
Maintenance
 		 Call for Information
Remarks Operated by Highland Gliding Club Ltd. Easterton Airfield, Birnie, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8SP. Visiting aircraft welcome. Contact Lossiemouth Radar on 119.350 if arriving or departing on weekdays. Carry out standard 2000’ QFE overhead join and make standard circuit calls on gliding frequency 130.100. Beware of winch cables in the air and on the ground if gliders operating. Land to north side of tractor track in middle of runway and taxi back to clubhouse on N side of airfield. Runway can be waterlogged after prolonged rain so calling to obtain PPR is essential.
 
Accommodation
 		 Hotels and B&Bs in Elgin and surrounding villages
Nearest Restaurant Birnie Inn. ¼ mile from Airfield Entrance. http://www.birnieinn.com/The_Birnie_Inn/Welcome.html
 
Fuel
 		 Nil Avgas    Unleaded 3 miles away.
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